Band 3 - HCSW

Job summary

The Radiology Directorate in ABUHB is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Band 3 HCSW. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an innovative and expanding Health Board to work closely with and assist professional staff in a range of duties to ensure the smooth running of the Interventional Radiology Services across ABUHB.

Main duties of the job

In this position you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a quality radiology service for our patients . This will involve providingclinical support to Doctors and Radiographers and Nurses throughout the department, assisting with manual handling tasks in a manner which is safe for both patients and staff. Answering the telephone for general queries and directing calls appropriately. Assisting with the preparation of examination rooms. Ensure rooms are clean and tidy; damp dusting on a daily basis. To undertake clinical duties such as cleaning and preparing areas before and after clinical procedures - observing aseptic techniques where required. Maintaining appropriate levels of stationary, laundry, gloves, gowns, cleaning equipment. To adhere to and promote the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.